HB 697·MD·house
Correctional Services - Diminution of a Term of Confinement
In CommitteeFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Grammer
Latest Action
In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 3, 2026
Summary
The bill bars inmates convicted of first‑degree murder from earning diminution credits that would shorten their prison terms. It applies only to murders committed on or after Oct. 1 2026 and only to those held in state or local correctional facilities. The change is intended to ensure those offenders serve the full length of their sentences.
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